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The Barker family invites all FUMC friends to Caleb Barker's Eagle Scout Court of Honor, June 5 at 2 pm at the Stony Point Ruritan, 2835 Watts Passage, Charlottesville, VA 22911. The ceremony will be followed by a short reception. Please view the invitation and RSVP here: http://evite.me/E24XF3Sdc1.
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Sun, surf, hiking, and…..TUBING!
Here are the particulars ... If you can swim (doesn’t have to be Olympic style) and are between the ages of 6 and 109, then let’s meet at James River Runners on Sunday, July 24 at 12:30. The cost is $25 per person unless we get more than 25 going and then we get a reduced price. What a fun way to spend a Sunday afternoon as a church family! So we can make this come together, we need to know if you are interested. Please RSVP to Carolyn by June 12! |
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FUMC is partnering with Aldersgate Methodist and Habitat to offer monthly workdays. If you would like to sign up for one these days or learn more about Habitat, go to http://methodistunited.cvillehabitat.volunteerhub.com/
Upcoming Build Days 2022:
- Friday, June 10th • Friday, September 9th
- Saturday, June 25th • Friday, October 14th
- Friday, July 8th. • Friday, November 11th
- Friday, August 12th • Saturday, November 19th
- Friday, August 20th • Friday, December 9th
Questions or request for a van tour contact : Charles Kidd
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Assistance for Ukraine
Wishing to provide humanitarian assistance to the Ukrainian people? Make a contribution to Advance #982450, UMCOR International Disaster Response and Recovery.
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Expanding Children’s Chapel
We would love to extend our Children’s Chapel into summer this year, and are looking for teachers and helpers to fill in and share a regular lesson with our children on Sundays.
Interested? Email Susan Barker |
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Urgently Needed:
Walmart
Gift Cards
The IRC has moved placement of families further from Charlottesville and Walmart has become the primary grocery shopping destination for many of the families.
Thanks for your Help!
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PACEM is looking for 5-7 volunteers to setup a new Meals on Wheels route to deliver to a new PACEM shelter
Mon-Thu each week.
Please call Dawn if you are able to volunteer.
And for other opportunities to volunteer
at Meals on Wheels
Call or Email
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Our quilt ministry is alive and well.
If you know someone who needs a prayer quilt, or would like to be a part of this ministry working from your home please contact Carolyn
for more information.
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May 4th Update: The president at the Baltic Methodist Theological Seminary on the need for support and prayers ...
Read More |
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ONE THING MINISTRY
For May
Let’s embrace STEPPING STONE!
Stepping Stone is a local non-profit established in 2021 to meet a unique need: to provide children age newborn to three from under-resourced families with essentials that ensure their healthy development and safety.
Items can be brought to church on Sunday or left during the week in the bins throughout the church.
Click here for a list of needed items ...
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Portico Café is Back!
It is so nice to see friends visiting on the portico and enjoying some coffee or lemonade and a treat! And please consider bringing your own mug to help cut down on waste.
If you’d like to become a member of Friends of the Portico Cafe’ and bring something or help serve, please contact Lisa Hanrahan at ligrhanrah@aol.com.
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FUMC and Aldersgate UMC are partnering for
Vacation Bible School - June 27 - July 1.
We need your help ASAP! There are many areas to volunteer to make this a great time of learning and fun for our young folks! To volunteer, contact Carolyn McGee
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COUNCIL AND ENDOWMENT COMMITTEE APPROVE PLANS FOR UPGRADES
More upgrades to the physical plant of FUMC are on the way. At its regularly scheduled meeting on April 25, the FUMC Church Council approved plans for a number of improvements to the building over the next few years. These follow the recent repainting of windows and doors on the front and the renovation of Room 208. Read full report here
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The C'ville Church Softball League is Back!
Games are played on Friday evenings thru July at Darden Towe Park with no covid restrictions. The slow pitch league is open to men and women 14 years old or older.
Interested? Contact Bill Owens for more information.
Pastor Alex is happy to report that the FUMC team had a 9-5 victory in their first outing against Westminster Presbyterian. “That new right fielder is promising,” he says. |
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Thank you to our wonderful
Bread & Blessing volunteers!
On Monday the 8th, they served homemade macaroni & cheese with either baked Ham or Chicken. It was delicious. Those pictured are Betsy Dolliver, Bonnie Randolph, Chris & Jim Roehl, Priscilla Sprauge & Jon Scheumann. We have a wonderful time each Monday. Come JOIN us! |
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Erica Reitsma, FUMP TK teacher, has set up a Pampered Chef fundraiser to help offset the cost of supplies for the incoming Transitional Kindergarten (TK) class. Pampered Chef will donate a portion of the sales directly to the FUMP TK class! Please come shop for your Pampered Chef favorites and help spread the word to friends and family! |
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FUMP is having an Art Show!
Come and roam the halls of the pre-school to view the wonderful works of art created by our FUMP children. |
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Featured Artist
Enjoy the beautiful paintings of Donna Bridges Harris hung in our community space outside the sanctuary. |
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THE TASSELL SCHOLARSHIP was established in memory of Patrick Wayne Tassell and is awarded to high school seniors who are members of First UMC and have demonstrated leadership and achievement in Scouting BSA, Girl Scouts, Venturing (BSA), Exploring (BSA), Sea Scouts BSA, or Camp Fire. Scholarship awards, between $1,000 and $2,000, are paid directly to the institution that the awardee will be attending in the coming academic year. Further information is available from Hu Shaffer, First UMC Scouting Coordinator.
The Application form is available by contacting the church office. Applications must be returned by June 1, 2022 to be considered. |
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CHILDREN'S MINISTRY COORDINATOR
Click here for more information about the position and how to apply:
FUMP TEACHER ASSISTANT
We are looking for an assistant to join FUMP…come alongside a lead teacher to guide our children at one of Charlottesville’s oldest and best preschools!
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Families of 2022 high school or college graduates...we will be celebrating your seniors during the service on June 12th.
Please contact Dave for information on how to make
sure your child is recognized!
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Congregational Prayer Time
Tuesdays at 12:30pm on Zoom
Meeting ID: 882 7977 8844
Passcode: 968327
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HANDBELL REHEARSALS
Sundays -11:15 - 12:30
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CHOIR REHEARSAL
Tuesdays - 6:15-7:30PM
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Are you the parent of young children ages 5 and under? Are you interested in a small group experience? Weekly? Bi-monthly? Contact Carolyn McGee |
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Caring for your Community |
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Help the city develop climate action plans
Survey #1: The Climate Action Survey will inform strategies and actions for the City's Climate Action Plan, aimed at achieving Charlottesville's greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals of a 45% reduction by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2050.
Survey #2: Charlottesville's Climate Vulnerabilities Survey aims to identify the anticipated level of impact and adaptability of key community systems in response to the top climate change hazards for our area. Both surveys are open through May 20th
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CLIMATE JUSTICE TIPS
Here is a challenge for you: go one week without using paper towels.
Try this instead: Find some flour sacks at a local craft store. They are cheap and absorbent and dependable for just about any mess.
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